Physiological
effects of alcohol
effects of alcohol
What organ mainly breaks down alcohol in the body?
The liver
What does BAC stand for?
Blood alcohol concentration
One immediate consequence police may give is taking away your what?
Driver’s license
Alcohol is classified as what type of drug?
A depressant
What is the name for a person who stays sober to drive others home?
Designated driver
Alcohol slows down what type of body system?
The nervous system
Alcohol slows down what important ability needed for driving?
Reaction time
Police may take your car away. What is this called?
Vehicle impoundment
True or False: Coffee can sober you up quickly.
What type of service can you call instead of driving after drinking?
Taxi/sober driver
What happens to coordination when someone drinks too much alcohol?
It’s gets worse/impaired
Alcohol affects the brain area responsible for decision-making. What is this area called?
The frontal lobe
Impaired driving can lead to what legal consequence besides fines?
Jail time/criminal records
Drinking alcohol on an empty stomach makes intoxication happen faster. True or False?
True
Eating food before drinking alcohol helps slow what process?
Alcohol absorption
Alcohol can cause dehydration because it makes the body produce more what?
Urine
Why is alcohol dangerous for driving at night?
It reduces vision and depth perception
Insurance costs usually go what direction after a DUI?
Increases/up
What body factor can affect how alcohol impacts someone (example: weight or metabolism)?
Body size / metabolism / tolerance
Drinking water between alcoholic drinks helps prevent what?
Dehydration / getting too drunk
Long-term heavy drinking can damage which organ and cause cirrhosis?
The liver
In Canada, what BAC level is generally considered the legal limit for drivers?
0.08%
Impaired driving that injures or kills someone can result in what serious charge?
Dangerous driving causing bodily harm or death
What term describes drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short time?
Binge drinking
What is one safe choice if you realize you’ve had too much to drink?
Stay overnight / call a ride / don’t drive